DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) vsCommand A Reasoning (Aug 25)
Compare the listed model data for DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) by DeepSeek and Command A Reasoning (Aug 25) by Cohere. Benchmark and pricing records are not a controlled test and may change.
Data last updated: 2026-10-16. Verify current model details with each provider.
What the listed data says
DeepSeek-R1 (May 28): 128K tokens; Command A Reasoning (Aug 25): 256K tokens. Command A Reasoning (Aug 25) has the larger listed context window. DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) is listed for coding, reasoning, long-context tasks; Command A Reasoning (Aug 25) is listed for reasoning. Shared catalog benchmark entries: No shared benchmark labels are listed in these model records. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
Catalog source links
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The listed context windows are 128K tokens and 256K tokens; the larger is 2× the smaller.
No shared benchmark labels are present in both catalog records.
The first listed parameter quantities are 671B total (37B active via MoE) and 111B+; the larger quantity is 6.05× the smaller. Total and active MoE parameters are not directly equivalent.
The catalog release dates are May 28, 2025 and August 2025, about 3 months apart at the precision supplied.
Cost example: 1M input and 1M output tokens
A cost example for 1M input plus 1M output tokens cannot be calculated reliably because separate numeric input and output rates are not listed for both models.
Choose DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) if…
Choose DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Software engineering tasks requiring real-world code changes, Competition mathematics at AIME/Olympiad level, Drop-in improvement wherever R1 was previously used, Significant improvement over original R1 — SWE-bench 49.2% → 57.6%.
Choose Command A Reasoning (Aug 25) if…
Choose Command A Reasoning (Aug 25) when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Enterprise AI requiring both long context and reasoning chains, Complex multi-step business process automation, Combines Command A's enterprise capabilities with extended reasoning mode, 256K context for long-document multi-step reasoning.
Feature Comparison — DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) vs Command A Reasoning (Aug 25)
Catalog specifications for DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) and Command A Reasoning (Aug 25)
Specification
DeepSeek-R1 (May 28)
Command A Reasoning (Aug 25)
Provider
DeepSeek
Cohere
Parameters
671B total (37B active via MoE)
111B+
Context window
128K tokens
256K tokens
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
MIT open source. DeepSeek API: ~$0.55/MTok input, $2.19/MTok output
Cohere API enterprise pricing
Listed input/output cost per 1M tokens
input $0.55, output $2.19 per 1M tokens
Separate numeric input/output rates not listed
License
MIT
CC BY-NC 4.0 / commercial agreement
Coding support
Listed
Not listed
Reasoning support
Listed
Listed
Vision input
Not listed
Not listed
Multimodal
Not listed
Not listed
Open weights
Yes
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is different between DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) and Command A Reasoning (Aug 25)?
DeepSeek-R1 (May 28): 128K tokens; Command A Reasoning (Aug 25): 256K tokens. Command A Reasoning (Aug 25) has the larger listed context window. DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) is listed for coding, reasoning, long-context tasks; Command A Reasoning (Aug 25) is listed for reasoning. Shared catalog benchmark entries: No shared benchmark labels are listed in these model records. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
What benchmark values are listed for DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) and Command A Reasoning (Aug 25)?
No shared benchmark labels are listed in these model records. The catalog values may use different versions and evaluation setups, so they are reference points rather than a controlled head-to-head result.
Which model has the larger listed context window?
DeepSeek-R1 (May 28): 128K tokens; Command A Reasoning (Aug 25): 256K tokens. Command A Reasoning (Aug 25) has the larger listed context window.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) and Command A Reasoning (Aug 25)?
DeepSeek-R1 (May 28): input $0.55, output $2.19 per 1M tokens (MIT open source. DeepSeek API: ~$0.55/MTok input, $2.19/MTok output). Command A Reasoning (Aug 25): Separate numeric input/output rates not listed (Cohere API enterprise pricing). Where separate numeric input and output rates are available, the worked example uses 1M input plus 1M output tokens. Confirm current terms with each provider.
How far apart are the listed release dates for DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) and Command A Reasoning (Aug 25)?
The catalog lists DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) as May 28, 2025 and Command A Reasoning (Aug 25) as August 2025, about 3 months apart at the precision supplied.
When was the comparison data last updated?
The model catalog records 2026-10-16 as its data update date. Provider specifications and prices may have changed since then.
How should I choose between DeepSeek-R1 (May 28) and Command A Reasoning (Aug 25)?
Compare the listed specifications and capabilities, review the benchmark notes, then test both with the same representative prompt for your task. This page does not claim a universal winner.
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